Mr. Bestor and Mr. Tomczyk were having fun with the "National Day" and it made Mr. Bestor think of a former Milwaukee Brewer. Watch today's daily announcement video to find out which Brewer!

It's the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Brothers! Congratulations to Mario, our mustached hero, who leaps to the rescue anytime smiles are needed!

March 10, 1898 - Josephine Groves Holloway was born. She founded the first unofficial Girl Scout troop for African American girls and worked for two decades to have her troops recognized by the Nashville Girl Scout Council. 

When people think of Girl Scouts this time of year, visions of Thin Mints, Trefoils, and Samoas dance in their heads. Cookie season is sweet. But Agenia Clark, a guest columnist for the Teneseean would like to offer even more substantial food for thought.

It is also at this time of year that Girl Scouts in Middle Tennessee remember the wisdom and courage of one of our pioneers. Among the country’s first African-American Girl Scout troop leaders, Nashville’s Josephine Groves Holloway cleared a path for girls of color in Middle Tennessee – and ultimately for all girls – to reap the benefits of Scouting.

Holloway launched her first troop in 1924, during a time in American history when the Ku Klux Klan was reemerging with a vengeance across the country, and especially in the South. She faced an uphill battle in the task she set for herself, and it wasn’t always easy.

But she forged ahead, reportedly supervising more than 2,000 girls and women in Scouting, and pushing through racial barriers to rise to the position of Girl Scouts field adviser. Holloway wanted her three daughters, as well as all African-American girls, to have access to the power that derives from girls working, learning, and exploring the world together. Ultimately, her vision for a world in which girls from every walk of life could thrive in a single-gender setting prevailed.

While many things have changed since 1924, the essential value of Girl Scouting remains. Girl Scouts gain confidence, build relationships and learn to lead in a safe, encouraging environment. And almost 100 years since Holloway started her first troop, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee continues to recognize her as a sterling example of everything we stand for as an organization.

After learning about Holloway’s story, Girl Scouts from Troop 1347 put a plan in motion to have a historical marker erected in her honor. These young women led the charge as they learned about metro government, worked closely with members of Metro Council, wrote the language for the marker, and spearheaded efforts to have it installed. In late July 2019, the marker was unveiled outside the Council headquarters as a permanent reminder of Holloway’s life and legacy.

So the next time you indulge in your favorite Girl Scout cookie treat, Agenia Clark’s hope is that you will be reminded of the wisdom and courage brought forth by a Girl Scout whose hope was simply to include girls in our sisterhood of Girl Scouts. May we all be as motivated as Holloway and Troop 1347 to do good for the sake of others – and for the betterment of our world.

Mrs. Plum will be hosting a GSA Google Meet TOMORROW, Thursday, March 11th during Advisory. This meet is open to all members of the LGBTQ community as well as their allies. This meet will serve as a supportive, safe place to talk openly about current issues facing the LGBTQ community, both as a group and individually. Please send an email to plumamy@kmsd.edu with a brief description of why you'd like to be a part of this meet, and Mrs. Plum will provide you with an invite.

REMINDER - The Wisconsin Leadership Seminar (WILS) will once again be holding its annual leadership seminar for outstanding high school sophomores from across Wisconsin this coming May 21-22. The 2021 conference will be virtual.  

Criteria:

The seminar will be at no cost to the student selected to represent Kettle Moraine School District.  

Go to the KM Counseling Page under Student Opportunities to complete the application and get more information. 

Applications are due no later than 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 24th. KM will select one student to represent KM at the Wisconsin Leadership Seminar, as well as one alternate student.

Review the parking regulations outlined in the student handbook on page 24 to keep them fresh in your minds. Violations of the parking regulations may result in the loss of a parking permit, or towed and/or ticketed vehicles.

Please make sure you are bringing your own masks to school, and wearing them properly!

Be sure to follow your classroom cleaning expectations to help us all stay as safe as possible!

Our bubblers are turned off, but the refill stations are still on. Remember to bring your reusable water bottles to stay hydrated!

Please remember to wear your student ID every day, and at all times while you are in school. It is very important that you use those IDs (examples: lunchroom, signing in and out, etc.) so we reduce any unnecessary contact.

Please stay 6 feet or more apart, and do NOT leave your Advisory to seek face-to-face help, instead, use google meet to work with your teachers.

Hold the delivered pickles, hold the lettuce, anything outside the school cafeteria or your home-prepared meal does upset us.

Parents/guardians and students are asked not to bring/deliver food or beverages from any outside commercially prepared eating establishments to school to be consumed by students during their regular mealtimes, or any school hours.

It is noted in the student handbook that food from area restaurants will not be accepted during the school day. In addition, in our August 14, 2020 campus welcome back letter, we mentioned “Special food deliveries will not be allowed during the school day. Special deliveries sent to the school will be sent back with the person delivering the food, and will not be accepted or delivered to the student. When a parent/guardian needs to drop off a delivery for a student, the parent/guardian must communicate that to the student. Students will not be called down to the office to pick up their delivery. They will be required to pick it up during passing time or during their lunch break. Students will be required to turn the product over to office staff for disposal upon entering the building and will then be sent to class.